Vice President of Product

Overview & What We Do

Apex Leaders custom-recruits industry experts for our private equity firm clients. Through a bespoke process, we research, vet, and connect our clients with the most relevant, skilled advisors so that they can quickly and confidently navigate investment opportunities.

We’re looking for a visionary and action-oriented Vice President of Product to help us shape the next chapter of Apex Leaders’ growth. As our most senior product leader, you’ll bridge company vision with execution—translating big ideas into differentiated service offerings that deliver measurable impact. You’ll lead the evolution of our product strategy, guiding teams from concept through launch as we expand into new markets and service lines.

This team member will either be based at our headquarters in Boise, ID (hybrid) or be fully remote. 

Apex Leaders is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re a passionate team player who wants to have an impact on a diverse and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Culture

At Apex Leaders, you are surrounded by collaborative, tenacious teammates who push each other to overcome obstacles, test the status quo, and achieve success every single day. We hire people who work hard and challenge themselves while also having fun along the way and are proud to be a Top Work Place for 2025.

Our team is dedicated to creating a working environment where employees can grow and thrive. And we pride ourselves on creating an atmosphere that embodies our core values of Team First Always, Win-Win-Win, Talk to Each Other, Make Change, and Give a Damn. 

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a bold, strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset—someone who thrives on innovation, embraces challenge, and is passionate about creating exceptional products from the ground up. The ideal candidate is driven, ambitious, and relentlessly curious, with a track record of turning ideas into impact. This senior leader will report directly to the CEO and serve as a key member of our Leadership Team, helping shape the future of our company.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Product Strategy, Development & Launch: Set the vision and strategy for new products, guiding teams through the full 0–1 journey—from discovery and validation to development and launch—translating opportunity into market success.
• Team Leadership & Structure: Cultivate and lead a world-class product organization—developing talent, fostering collaboration, and uniting internal and external stakeholders around a shared vision for growth.
• Market Research & Validation: Lead comprehensive market and competitive analyses to uncover and size key market gaps, emerging opportunities, and unmet client needs within the private equity advisory space.
• Client Engagement & Feedback: Serve as the primary product evangelist, articulating and championing the product vision across internal teams and the private equity ecosystem. Partner closely with PE clients, advisors, and investment professionals to uncover unmet needs, validate product-market fit, and inform continuous product innovation.

What You Will Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sales & Marketing, or similar or relevant equivalent experience required

Experience

• 3+ years of 0-1 product experience required, including use of human centered design principles
• 5+ years of previous leadership experience building and managing product teams required
• Proven track record of successful product launches
• Demonstrated ability to drive growth and new revenue streams from innovative products.
• Successful cultivation and retention of a high-performing product/innovation teams.
• Execution of intellectual property and data governance strategies.
• Experience with service-based businesses

Key Attributes

• Strategic Visionary: Crystallizes a compelling vision and translates it into clear direction and inspiration for the team.
• Curious Explorer: Relentlessly seeks insight—tracking emerging competitors, customer needs, and market shifts to uncover new opportunities.
• Analytical Thinker: Applies data-driven rigor to decision-making, from market analysis and forecasting to performance measurement.
• Adaptable Leader: Thrives amid ambiguity—flexible in approach while maintaining focus on clear, measurable outcomes.
• AI & Technology Enthusiast: Passionate about harnessing the power of AI and other technologies to enhance product innovation, efficiency, and differentiation.

The Perks

Our benefits are focused on enabling you to thrive both personally and professionally – it's about work/life balance, flexibility, and providing opportunities for growth and development. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation: $165,000-$195,000
• Hybrid, in office, and remote working options
• 100% employer-paid premiums on medical and dental insurance for the employee 
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• 401K with matching
• Annual profit sharing program
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) – 24 days of PTO + 11 paid holidays
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Paid parental leave
• Monthly culture events 
• Volunteer initiatives

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email Emily McClung at [email protected].